deancoles 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2003 I've heard he is a really good wrestler but can anyone tell me why none of the us promotions use him and why he never really gets a push in japan even though he's been wrestling there for ages? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Black Tiger Report post Posted November 7, 2003 Well Gaijin never really get big pushes in Japan unless their huge guys like Vader or Williams, Smith had a cup of coffee in ECW back in '99. RVD vs Johnny Smith was supposed to headline ECW Anarchy Rulz '99 but Smith was replaced by Ballz Mahoney because heaven forbid a decent match end the show. Smith isn't from the US which probably also plays a factor in his lack of US bookings, he's fron England. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deancoles 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2003 Smith isn't from the US which probably also plays a factor in his lack of US bookings, he's fron England. I'm from England as well.I'm just surprised that Ring Of Honor couldn't fly him over instead of Johnny Storm or Jodie Fleisch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Buzz 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2003 If im not mistaken wasn't Johnny Smith a top draw for canadian promotion Stampede Wrestling in the 80s? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted November 23, 2003 If im not mistaken wasn't Johnny Smith a top draw for canadian promotion Stampede Wrestling in the 80s? Yes, he was one of the top guys. He was the complete package-a great wrestler, a great heel and great on the mic as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2003 Smith isn't from the US which probably also plays a factor in his lack of US bookings, he's fron England. I'm from England as well.I'm just surprised that Ring Of Honor couldn't fly him over instead of Johnny Storm or Jodie Fleisch. Fleisch > Smith. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted November 24, 2003 Smith isn't from the US which probably also plays a factor in his lack of US bookings, he's fron England. I'm from England as well.I'm just surprised that Ring Of Honor couldn't fly him over instead of Johnny Storm or Jodie Fleisch. Fleisch > Smith. I've seen Flesh only once and was impressed with his ability in the ring but better than Smith? That's a hard pill to swallow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Buzz 0 Report post Posted November 28, 2003 I have to agree with Wild Pegasus.....Fleisch had a future, but Smith is really solid. I think he is just one of those gems that got overlooked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted November 28, 2003 I have to agree with Wild Pegasus.....Fleisch had a future, but Smith is really solid. I think he is just one of those gems that got overlooked. If I was booker and had my choice of anyone from anytime on my roster he'd definitely be one of my main event players. I absolutely love his work in the ring. If he ever got the ball I think he could run with it just as well as anyone else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest trickstyle_360 Report post Posted November 29, 2003 Too bad both guys are retired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
